How to remove Ventis 6" Class A cleanout cap

[CleanDiesel]

Good morning everyone.

I'd like to clean out my new Ventis 6" Class A chimney for the first time. Is there a secret to removing the plug on the cleanout tee? I looked for info but couldn't find anything about removing the plug. I assumed it would just pull straight out, but only one side pulls down and I can't get the other side unstuck. Then I wondered if I should be rotating it, although I can't seem to rotate it either.

 

[bholler]

Good morning everyone.

I'd like to clean out my new Ventis 6" Class A chimney for the first time. Is there a secret to removing the plug on the cleanout tee? I looked for info but couldn't find anything about removing the plug. I assumed it would just pull straight out, but only one side pulls down and I can't get the other side unstuck. Then I wondered if I should be rotating it, although I can't seem to rotate it either.

There is a band clamp that needs loosened

 

[CleanDiesel]

There is a band clamp that needs loosened

Yes, I found that thank you! I was looking with a flash light before sunrise this morning and the screw was stuck behind the support bracket.